Builds
DIY Wireless Nintendo Switch Controller: Inspired by Classic Mortal Kombat Arcade Machines
If you love the look and feel of classic arcade machines and you’re a Nintendo Switch gamer, this DIY project might be right up your alley. Today, we’re building a wireless Nintendo Switch controller inspired by the classic Mortal Kombat…
F40 Gauge cluster for your sim rig
Step 1: Understanding the Setup and Goals In this guide, I’ll walk you through the process of building an analog gauge cluster for sim racing, inspired by the iconic Ferrari F40. The end goal? A set of analog gauges that…
DIY Nintendo Switch Fight Stick: Overcoming Challenges and a New Direction
In my last video, I introduced a project where I set out to build a Nintendo Switch fight stick using an ESP32 controller. My goal was to replace the standard controls with arcade-style buttons and a joystick. If you haven’t…
DIY Wireless Nintendo Switch Controller: A Step-by-Step Journey
I recently embarked on an exciting new project—building a wireless Nintendo Switch controller. The inspiration came from my love of Mortal Kombat, a game that’s hugely popular in my household. Playing it with the tiny Joy-Con controllers that come with…
Using the x27.168 Stepper Motor with a Raspberry Pi Pico and L298N Motor Driver
The x27.168 stepper motor is a precise and reliable motor commonly used in automotive applications, particularly for gauge instrumentation such as speedometers and tachometers. Its compact size and accuracy make it an excellent choice for DIY projects that require precise…
DIY Force feedback steering wheel using a cordless drill motor
There will be a build doc coming soon. For now please enjoy the video! No related posts.
Pen Plotter from an inkjet printer
I transformed abandoned inkjet printers into a remarkable pen plotter, starting from scratch in Fusion360. By repurposing the scanner stepper motors and the document feeder motor, and incorporating sturdy steel rods into the machine, I successfully crafted a pen plotter…
Defender Cocktail table gives new life to an old laptop
The background During a clean-out of my shed, I stumbled upon an old, discarded Dell laptop. Despite its inability to properly boot up, I saw potential in the device. I had always dreamed of owning an arcade machine that could…